La Braccesca 2019 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from Antinori is a beautifully crafted Sangiovese-based red wine blend with a touch of Merlot. Smoky on the nose and palate with spiced plum, dark cherry, blackberry, rich chocolate and toasty oak notes, all framed within a medium-bodied structure. Its savoury qualities are balanced with velvety tannins, creating a smooth mouthfeel. This wine is a wonderful match for roasted meats or hearty pasta dishes and will age well through 2030. Drink date: 2025-2030. Score - 91. (nataliemaclean.com, Feb. 1, 2025)

The 2018 Barolo Cerretta is one of the racier wines I have tasted from Prunotto in a very long time. A Barolo of stature, the Cerretta possesses superb depth and intensity, both rare in this vintage, all while retaining a classic feel. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, blood orange, mint, cinnamon and rose petal are some of the many notes that grace this pliant, savory Barolo. Drinking window: 2023-2033. Score - 93. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Oct. 18, 2022)

A supple, elegant red highlighted by bright cherry, black currant, violet, tobacco, iron and oak spice aromas and flavors. Though fluid and seemingly approachable now, this is well-structured and shows the balance to age. Fine length. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2042. Ranked #5 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2022. Collectible. Score - 96. (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2022)

Complex nose of toast, charred pineapple, green papaya, kaffir lime and lemon. Crushed stones and white pepper, too. Full-bodied with vibrant acidity. Textured. Long and layered. Delicious and concentrated. Drink or hold. Score - 97. (jamessuckling.com, June 8, 2022)

Clean, concentrated and complex expression here, with a high degree of ripeness moving into the blueberry fruit spectrum. The palate is fullish, juicy, concentrated and firm, with lots of savoury, meaty, beef bouillon flavours and decent length. Correct example from the traditional side. Score - 91. (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com, Feb. 26, 2014)

Delightfully approachable on the nose right away, with warm mocha notes and cool graphite aromas against bing and black cherries, and a palate that's equally outrageously delicious and easy to love even in its unbridled youth, with more cherries, blackberries, raspberries and chocolate inside a framework of tannins made to measure and acid built like an invisible force field. Score - 96. (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 1, 2024)

This is a very sleek and racy wine with lots of stone, white-pepper and fresh-rosemary character. Then it takes off with dried ripe fruits such as currants and blueberries. Dark chocolate, too. This a real mouthful yet remains agile and powerful. Linear and long finish. Great precision. Best ever from Guado al Tasso? Score - 97. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 9, 2016)

Forest floor, new leather, eucalyptus and dried herb aromas lead the nose while the structured, polished palate offers crushed Marasca cherry, pomegranate, white pepper and licorice flavors. Firm, refined tannins provide elegant support. Drink 2020-2030. Score - 95. (Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 1, 2017)

Violets and lavender with dark fruit and hints of dark chocolate. Sophisticated nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannin structure that gives this finesse and beauty. It's very long and goes on for minutes. Precision. 68% sangiovese with the rest in cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Drinkable but better in three or four years. Score - 97. (jamessuckling.com, July 24, 2023)

An indulgent nose smells like warm baked goods, with vanilla, clove, cardamom, cookie crust and dried cherries. The palate is more like a cardamom bun studded with more dried, dense and sweet berries and washed down with an espresso. Score - 94. (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2024)